A specific form of magnesium taken orally and able to readily enter the brain was seen to ease Parkinson’s-related motor…
Catarina Silva, MSc
With over three years of experience in the medical communications business, Catarina holds a BSc. in Biomedical Sciences and a MSc. in Neurosciences. Apart from writing, she has been involved in patient-oriented translational and clinical research.
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Articles by Catarina Silva, MSc
Researchers have developed a computer model of the mouse brain that integrates both Parkinson’s disease-related genetic risk factors and the…
Researchers have developed algorithms that work with wearable sensors to continuously monitor tremor, and estimate total tremor, in Parkinson’s patients as…
LRRK2 Inhibitors May Benefit Parkinson’s Patients With and Without Genetic Mutation, Study Finds
Inhibiting the activity of LRRK2 kinase — an enzyme whose mutated form is one of the most common genetic…
The way the brain of a Parkinson’s disease patient is wired may help doctors predict if he or she…
Fesoterodine fumarate, the active compound of a medication for overactive bladder, can help reduce urinary symptoms in Parkinson’s…
A form of repetitive transcranial brain stimulation known as intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) failed to improve cognitive function in…
Researchers have developed a new compound, called S-181, that can improve nerve cell function and decrease the build-up of disease-related…
People with bipolar disorder have a significantly increased risk — more than three times that of the general population…
MIT Scientists Building Artificial Gut to Study Bacteria’s Influence on Parkinson’s, Other Diseases
MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers are developing an artificial gut to study how the human microbiome — the trillions of…